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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 06:27 AM
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1978 Delta 88 with a console

This is a pretty cool car, I think. How often do you see one with a console? Nice shape, too.

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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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Definitely a straight car. The bumper fillers look to be in good shape too. I wonder what the condition of the frame and the rear bumper is given that they probably use salt in northern Indiana?
Old Nov 9, 2018 | 08:04 AM
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Yes, very nice, neat, rare and original, just the way I like them!
Old Nov 9, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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Very sharp looking vehicle... Years ago I owned a 1980 Holiday 88, bucket seats and console, with 350 diesel... Eventually sold it to my brother who converted it to gas and then resold it...
Old Nov 9, 2018 | 02:39 PM
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This is my 78 Holiday 88. 41,000 miles. 403, 3.23 rear, buckets and console. Original paint. Would sell to someone that would appreciate it. Greg.

1978 Holiday 88

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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 04:44 AM
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i think these holiday 88s are very cool and quite rare.wish they made more of them.how much for the 78 with 403?
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsmbl
This is my 78 Holiday 88. 41,000 miles. 403, 3.23 rear, buckets and console. Original paint. Would sell to someone that would appreciate it. Greg.

1978 Holiday 88
What are you looking to get for it?
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 06:41 AM
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Quite of few of these holiday coupes have been popping up around Michigan lately. Including one my home town. Was thinking about it, but heavy rust in the A pillar jamb killed my thoughts.

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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 06:52 AM
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$8000. Not a speck of rust. Lots of documentation. I bought it from the original owner who I've known over 30years. Greg. Gtfolds@att.net
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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I never knew you could get a Delta 88 with a console...or a sport steering wheel like that. My grandfather bought his new in '78 and my brother inherited it. Wish we still had that car.
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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i dont think they came in just a delta,believe it had to be a "HOLIDAY"88
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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Does yours have the same sport style steering wheel too? Wondering if all Holidays came with console and sport wheel?

Originally Posted by oldsmbl
This is my 78 Holiday 88. 41,000 miles. 403, 3.23 rear, buckets and console. Original paint. Would sell to someone that would appreciate it. Greg.

1978 Holiday 88
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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The console was only available on the base Delta 88 as part of the Holidsy Coupe option. I had several of those for demos and always enjoyed them. I always ordered the handling suspension, lower gears and bigger tires.
Old Nov 10, 2018 | 03:12 PM
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Sport steering wheel, buckets, console, floor shifter, power windows & locks, tilt.
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 05:18 AM
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The Y78 Holiday 88 package included the following equipment:
A51 - bucket seats
B94 - special Holiday 88 emblems
D35 - sports-styled rear view mirrors
D55 - floor console
NK3 - sport steering wheel
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 05:34 AM
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Even though I've always owned Cutlasses, I've always loved the big cars- 88's, 98's, wagons. I had the chance to buy an all original 1976 Custom Cruiser 9-passenger wagon 3 years ago and am kicking myself for not doing so! I've sold all my Cutlasses except my black 1979 Hurst/Olds which may go soon to make way for a full-sized Oldsmobile. Oldsmbl, was the car set up for towing? The optional 3.08's and 3.23's were usually reserved for trailer towing. Does it have a posi rear? Since it has the 3.23's, you had to take the Y72 HD cooling option.
With the 403 V8 and 3.23 rear end, this thing was rated to tow up to 6000 lbs. Does it have a hitch on it? I'm curious (and interested).
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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you can do a lot with these big cars now...96 impala SS suspension bolts right on...so huge sway bars and good brakes , springs and shocks and rear ends are easy to get...just about anything 73 up G-body works...its a good time to be a big car guy...
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 79MKII
Does yours have the same sport style steering wheel too? Wondering if all Holidays came with console and sport wheel?
All Holiday 88's were buckets & console.

This was mine. Owned for 7years and drag raced it/sprayed it to 12.7 best ET


1979 Olds Holiday 88 in 2007



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Old Nov 18, 2018 | 07:39 AM
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scottv442,
I like the look of the chrome super stock rims on your car. Are they the 14" rims available on the 85 and up Cutlasses or the 15" rims from the 85-87 442's?
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 78Cutlass4Speed
scottv442,
I like the look of the chrome super stock rims on your car. Are they the 14" rims available on the 85 and up Cutlasses or the 15" rims from the 85-87 442's?
They were the 15"x7" rims available on mid 80's Delta 88. 5x4.75 bolt circle
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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That's right, forgot they were available on the Delta's. Did you have the 350 in yours? What rear end?
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 78Cutlass4Speed
That's right, forgot they were available on the Delta's. Did you have the 350 in yours? What rear end?
came stock with blue block 350. I swapped in a 'street build' gold block 350 with custom headers & duals into it and added 3.42 posi. upgraded the trans to handle
the 100shot spray and ran it at our local track (3600' ASL) to best of 12.7/108mph. it was fun street car.
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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oldsmbl,
PM sent.
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Nice - I had one of these cars, a Blue 79, from 1988 to 2002. I very seldom see one, but it makes me happy when I do. standard 2in gauges fit perfectly in the pods on each side of the column, unless you are lucky enough to get some factory ones.
Old Feb 18, 2024 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsmbl
This is my 78 Holiday 88. 41,000 miles. 403, 3.23 rear, buckets and console. Original paint. Would sell to someone that would appreciate it. Greg.

1978 Holiday 88
I had a maroon and brown one. Loved the car hate I got rid of it! I said next opportunity I get to buy another one I would! What are you asking for?
Old Feb 18, 2024 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JGULLEDGE
I had a maroon and brown one. Loved the car hate I got rid of it! I said next opportunity I get to buy another one I would! What are you asking for?

Sold about 6 years ago, BUT the new owner is now selling it after doing improvements to it. It is listed only about 2 ads below this one....
Old Feb 20, 2024 | 02:27 PM
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Craigslist ad came up as an error, unless it's my old age playing tricks. (again) LOL!
Old Feb 20, 2024 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by supremecpe
Craigslist ad came up as an error, unless it's my old age playing tricks. (again) LOL!

That Craigslist ad was 6 years old.... that's why you got an error.
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